At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team in delivering high-quality care and education for children.
- Company: Willow Cottage Nurseries, a nurturing environment surrounded by nature.
- Benefits: Supportive team culture, career growth opportunities, and a beautiful work setting.
- Other info: Join a thriving team dedicated to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives while growing your career in early childhood education.
- Qualifications: Experience in childcare and leadership skills to inspire and mentor others.
The predicted salary is between 22950 - 28050 £ per year.
Imagine starting your workday surrounded by nature and a team that feels like family. At Willow Cottage Nurseries, our passionate Room Leaders and Deputy Room Leaders thrive in the outdoors and believe in the magic of early childhood. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment—not just for our children, but for our staff too. If you are a visionary professional looking for a beautiful place to grow your career, we would love to meet you.
With a thriving team of educators across our three unique sites, new opportunities to join the Willow Cottage family arise regularly. If you are an experienced practitioner ready to step into a Team Leader role and mentor the next generation of educators, we would love to hear from you.
Your Role & Impact
- Setting the Standard: Delivering a professional level of care and education, maintaining high expectations for yourself, your colleagues, and every child in your care.
- Inspiring Your Team: Motivating and directing your team to create an inviting, challenging, and high-quality learning environment.
- Mentoring & Role Modelling: Sharing expert knowledge of child development to act as a professional role model for junior staff and students.
- Driving Development: Leading reflective practice, observations, and planning to ensure the unique needs of every child are met effectively.
- Ensuring Compliance: Upholding and overseeing all statutory requirements, including Safeguarding, SEND support, and accurate record‑keeping.
- Building Partnerships: Fostering strong, professional relationships with parents and carers to ensure a collaborative approach to their child’s journey.
Willow Cottage Nurseries are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants need to go through our thorough Safer Recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
Room Leader in Oxford employer: Willow Cottage Nursery Schools
Willow Cottage Nurseries is an excellent employer that prioritises the well-being of both its staff and the children in their care. With a strong emphasis on a family-run ethos, employees enjoy a supportive work culture that fosters collaboration and personal growth, alongside opportunities to make a meaningful impact during mealtimes. Located in a nurturing environment, our team members benefit from a commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities, ensuring a rewarding experience for all involved.
Contact Details:
Willow Cottage Nursery Schools Recruitment Team
